GCSE Maths Exam Times 2026 (AQA, Edexcel & WJEC)

Updated 31-March-2026

Choosing the right centre and confirming your exam time is vital. All GCSE mathematics papers run in the morning. UK morning sessions typically begin between 8:30 am and 9:30 am, though the published time is 9 am. Afternoon sessions (not used for maths) run between 1 pm and 2 pm.

2026 GCSE Maths Exam Times & Timetable – AQA, Edexcel, WJEC

Board	Paper/Unit	Date (2026)	Session	Duration
AQA (8300)	Paper 1 – Non‑Calculator (1F/1H)	14 May	Morning	1h 30m
	Paper 2 – Calculator (2F/2H)	3 Jun	Morning	1h 30m
	Paper 3 – Calculator (3F/3H)	10 Jun	Morning	1h 30m
Pearson Edexcel (1MA1)	Paper 1 – Non‑Calculator (1F/1H)	14 May	Morning	1h 30m
	Paper 2 – Calculator (2F/2H)	3 Jun	Morning	1h 30m
	Paper 3 – Calculator (3F/3H)	10 Jun	Morning	1h 30m
WJEC/Eduqas	Maths – Numeracy Unit 1 (Foundation/Intermediate/Higher)	6 May (official timetable)	Morning	1h 30m
	Mathematics Unit 1 (Foundation/Intermediate/Higher)	13 May (official timetable)	Morning	1h 30m
	Mathematics Unit 2 (Foundation/Intermediate/Higher)	9 Jun (official timetable)	Morning	1h 30m – 1h 45m
	Eduqas Mathematics Component 1 (Foundation/Higher)	13 May	Morning	1h 30m
	Eduqas Mathematics Component 2	3 Jun (official timetable)	Morning	1h 30m – 1h 45m
	Eduqas Mathematics Component 3	11 Jun (official timetable)	Morning	1h 30m – 1h 45m

Preparation Tips

Official timetables (PDFs): (AQA timetable, Edexcel timetable, WJEC/Eduqas timetable)
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